Postcode WA2 7AL is located in an urban city, within the Fairfield and Howley ward of Warrington in the North West region, and forms part of the Central Warrington area. It has very high deprivation and very high crime levels, with around 128.8 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Central Warrington is £40,790 per year. The nearest station is Warrington Central located about 0.4 miles away. There are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in the area. There are 2 parks nearby, closest small park is Saint Peter's Park.
Central Warrington has a very high level of deprivation, ranked at position 1,334 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 4% most deprived areas in England.
Central Warrington has a very high crime rate, with approximately 128.8 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 47.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 19.2% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Central Warrington is £40,790 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near WA2 7AL.
Central Warrington near WA2 7AL has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Warrington Central located about 0.4 miles away. There are 2 stations nearby.
| Distance | Name | Lines | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Warrington Central | N/A | Walking directions to Warrington Central |
| 0.9 mi | Warrington Bank Quay | N/A | Walking directions to Warrington Bank Quay |
| Distance | Name | Size | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.2 mi | Saint Peter's Park | Small | Walking directions to Saint Peter's Park |
| 0.1 mi | Brickfields Park | Small | Walking directions to Brickfields Park |
Based on 142 recent sales, the median property price is £140,000 in Fairfield and Howley area, with individual transactions ranging from £55,000 up to £330,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 4 | £225,000 |
| Flats | 38 | £110,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 18 | £205,000 |
| Terraced | 82 | £155,000 |
10 year median price trend in Fairfield and Howley
In the WA2 7AL postcode area, located within Central Warrington, there are 11 primary and 2 secondary schools in close proximity.
15 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of WA2 7AL
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0 mi | Bits & Bobs | 80 Orford Lane, Warrington, WA2 7AF | Walking directions to Bits & Bobs |
| 0 mi | Frishta Mini Market | 66 Orford Lane, Warrington, WA2 7AF | Walking directions to Frishta Mini Market |
| 0.1 mi | Kurdistan Supermarket | 109 Orford Lane, Warrington, WA2 7AR | Walking directions to Kurdistan Supermarket |
| 0.1 mi | Vrânceanu' Magazin Românesc | 115 Orford Lane, Warrington, WA2 7AR | Walking directions to Vrânceanu' Magazin Românesc |
| 0.1 mi | Co-op Food | 138 Orford Lane, Warrington, WA2 7AY | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for Warrington district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.